Our ancestors were enjoying cocoa over 5,000 years ago
It’s safe to say that most of us enjoy chocolate in at least one of its many forms. This treat
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Over 2 million Americans have hepatitis C; opioids help drive spread
(HealthDay)—More than 2 million Americans have hepatitis C—and the opioid epidemic is a major contributor to the problem, according to
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ACR: walking each day may cut risk for TKA over five years
(HealthDay)—For individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA), replacing time not walking with walking at moderate-to-vigorous intensity is associated with reduced risk
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Over fifth of meat tested in UK showed unspecified animal DNA
More than a fifth of meat tested in Britain last year contained DNA from animals not listed on the label,
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Greek authorities urge vigilance over West Nile fever outbreak
Three people have died from West Nile fever after an outbreak in Athens which has infected 60 people this year,
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Mom still matters—In study, young adults tended to prioritize parents over friends
If you’re a parent who feels your college-age children would choose their friends over you, a new UCLA psychology study
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WHO warns over challenges of containing Ebola in DRC ‘war zone’
Containing an Ebola outbreak in a “war zone” in the Democratic Republic of Congo is among the most difficult challenges
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Warning label may have misled tobacco consumers for over 30 years
In 1986, the U.S. government passed legislation requiring a series of warnings for smokeless tobacco products, one of which advised
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Concerns Over Contraceptive Pill After Aussie Woman Suffers Near-Fatal Blood Clot
An Australian politician is campaigning for tougher regulations on particular contraceptive pills, after they lead to his daughter suffering a
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